2018-2026 Skoda Kamiq SUV Starting and driving -> Start at the push of a button User Manual
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124 Starting and driving › Starting with the key  
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the  
end of your journey after the engine has been run-  
ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed  
for about 1 minute.  
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Starting and driving  
Starting with the key  
Notes on starting  
DANGER  
Start at the push of a button  
Notes on starting  
Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!  
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.  
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Positions of the key in the ignition lock  
DANGER  
Danger of poisoning by exhaust gases!  
Ignition off  
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2
3
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.  
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Ignition on  
Operating conditions  
✓ The vehicle key is located in the vehicle interior.  
Start the engine  
NOTICE  
Risk of key loss, possibly of key damage!  
The system can detect the key even if it has been  
forgotten on the vehicle roof.  
Always keep the key with you.  
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Starting the vehicle with manual transmission  
Switching the ignition on and off  
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
Move the shift lever to the neutral position.  
Keep the clutch pedal depressed.  
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Press the starter button.  
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› Turn key to position 3 .  
Release the key.  
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Starting the vehicle with manual transmission  
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
Move the shift lever to the neutral position.  
Keep the clutch pedal depressed.  
Press the starter button.  
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Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission  
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
Keep the brake pedal depressed.  
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Move the selector lever to position or  
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› Turn key to position 3 .  
Release the key.  
Starting the vehicle with automatic transmission  
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
Keep the brake pedal depressed.  
Move the selector lever to position or  
Press the starter button.  
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In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light  
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lights up after the ignition is switched  
system on. The engine starts after  
- glow plug  
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In vehicles with diesel engines, the warning light  
CAUTION  
lights up after the ignition is switched  
system on. The engine starts after  
- glow plug  
Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!  
At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle  
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with the selector lever in the position.  
CAUTION  
Danger of unexpected vehicle movement!  
Stopping the engine  
At temperatures below -10°C, start the vehicle  
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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
› Turn key to position 1 .  
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with the selector lever in the position.  
Stopping the engine  
On vehicles with automatic transmission, the key can  
only be removed when the selector lever is in the  
position.  
Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.  
Press the starter button.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Steering lock hazard!  
Steering lock hazard!  
During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-  
tion must always be switched on.  
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During a journey with the engine stopped, the igni-  
tion must always be switched on.  
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NOTICE  
Risk of engine overheating!  
Starting and driving › Starting issues 125  
The engine makes noises after the cold start  
The increased running noise is due to the briefly in-  
creased engine speed. This is not a defect.  
NOTICE  
Risk of engine overheating!  
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the  
end of your journey after the engine has been run-  
ning at high loads. Leave it to run at an idling speed  
for about 1 minute.  
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START STOP  
Usage  
Starting issues  
Troubleshooting  
The START-STOPP system reduces polluting emis-  
sions and the CO2emissions and saves fuel.  
NOTICE  
Danger of engine damage!  
Functionality  
Do not start the vehicle by towing.  
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If the system determine that the engine is not nee-  
ded when the vehicle stops, it turns off the engine  
and starts it again when moving off.  
The engine does not start  
Switch off the ignition.  
Wait 30 seconds and repeat the starting proce-  
dure.  
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Vehicle with manual transmission  
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when  
stopping, when switching the gear lever into the  
neutral position, and when releasing the clutch pedal.  
If the engine does not start, use the jump start ca-  
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bles with the 12 volt vehicle battery of another ve-  
hicle » page 157 or seek the help of a specialist ga-  
rage.  
A system-related engine start occurs when the  
clutch pedal is pressed down.  
The engine does not start, the display shows a  
message regarding the immobilizer  
Use the other vehicle key.  
If the engine does not start, seek the help of a spe-  
cialist garage.  
Vehicle with automatic transmission  
A system-related engine switch-off occurs when the  
brake pedal is actuated and the engine is stopped.  
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A system-related engine start takes place after re-  
leasing the brake pedal.  
The key cannot be turned in the ignition  
Status display in the instrument cluster display  
- Engine is switched off via the START-STOPP  
system  
Move the steering wheel back and forth while  
turning the key.  
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Starting is not possible with the starter button, the  
system did not detect the key  
illuminates  
- Engine is not switched off via the START-  
STOPP system due to operating conditions  
that are not met  
Press the starter but-  
ton with the key.  
Display of detailed information in the infotainment  
screen  
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Vehicle status  
If the engine does not  
start, seek the help of a  
specialist garage.  
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Or:  
Vehicle status  
Operating conditions  
Some conditions are systemic and can neither be in-  
fluenced nor recognised. Therefore, the system may  
react differently in situations which seem identical  
from the driver's perspective.  
The key might not be detected if the battery in  
the key is nearly discharged or the signal is faulty.  
The engine cannot be turned off with the starter  
button  
The driver must fulfil the following conditions.  
Hold the starter button or press twice.  
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✓ The driver's door is closed.  
✓ The driver has fastened the seat belt.  
✓ The driving speed was higher than 4 km/h after  
The radiator fan keeps running even after the en-  
gine has stopped  
The radiator fan can continue to run for approxi-  
mately 10 minutes after the engine is stopped. This  
is not a defect.  
the last stop.  

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